Support Sol's Surgery and Temporary Loss of Income

Hi! My name is Dave and my friend Sol needs some help. He's having surgery to remove potentially cancerous tissue from his abdominal region that is going to force him to spend a few weeks recovering before he can return to work. Unable to qualify for short-term disability benefits, Sol is faced with a loss of income until he can return to his job, and this is going to impose a significant financial strain on himself, as well as his partner, Vix, as well as their roommate.

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Sol would never ask for help, so I've taken it upon myself to ask in his stead. He needs approximately $2,000 to negate the financial impact of the surgery, and offset the loss of his income. I am asking you, whoever may be reading this, to donate what you can to help my friend in a difficult time. 100% of the donations will be going to Sol and Vix. If you're unable to donate, I understand completely, and I ask that you share this campaign on your social media instead.

I've known Sol for a little over a year now. We met through an online game, where we played alongside each other every day, so naturally we got to talking. I knew as soon as I met him that Sol was a special person. He's funny, outgoing, extremely empathetic and a phenomenal friend. He is a trans man from the state of North Carolina, and he is a beacon of optimism despite the discrimination that state enables with its government policies. Someday he is hoping to relocate his household to a more accepting environment, and I know that the cost of losing income for several weeks will create a barrier to that goal.

One last thing about me, I have launched and successfully funded one other GoFundMe campaign for another friend back in 2020. I know it can be hard placing your faith in a complete stranger, but I mean when I say that it hurts me that I can't make this problem go away for my friend. If you can help me help him, I would greatly appreciate it.